Management of Interorganizational Open Source Software Projects - Lessons from a Case Study in Developing Country Context
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چکیده
This paper focuses on the management of interorganizational open source software projects. It presents a case of an ongoing United Nations-funded project, aimed at developing an information system for the management of agricultural co-operatives in developing countries. Drawing on the results of this case study, the paper presents normative guidelines for any researcher or practitioner taking part to the project management of publicly funded development aid OSS projects. Key findings stress the need of establishing a viable business ecosystem, which contains multiple actors. Also the importance of open source specific business models is pointed out.
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